No Plans to Improve ‘Dangerous’ Derby Junction Despite Safety Concerns
Residents are frustrated as no improvements are planned for a hazardous Derby junction despite rising safety issues
Derby, UK, Road Safety, Accidents, Eastwood Drive
Derby: It’s a bit of a mess at that junction in Derby. People are really worried about how dangerous it is, especially with more accidents happening lately. A local group from Littleover has been pushing for talks about the Manor Road and Eastwood Drive junction, which they’ve nicknamed the “Russian roulette” junction. Sounds pretty scary, right?
Folks living nearby say that some drivers are using the lane filter to make U-turns, which is just asking for trouble. They’re trying to dodge traffic lights and get to the other side of the road, but it’s causing chaos.
They’ve been chatting with Derby City Council and the police about their worries, but nothing seems to change. They even reached out to their MP, Catherine Atkinson, hoping for some action.
Just recently, the North Eastwood Road Safety Campaign group mentioned that they think there are more accidents happening. They’ve been trying to set up a meeting with council officers, but so far, no luck.
One resident, Bal Mahal, said there were at least four accidents in just a few months. They even sent in photos, but it’s unclear what caused them.
According to a response from the council, they’re not planning any work at the junction right now. Paul Simpson, the CEO of Derby City Council, said they’ll keep an eye on it, but no changes are on the horizon.
He mentioned that drivers are responsible for their actions, and they’ve been aware of the situation for a while. It seems like they’re not too keen on closing the central reservation either.
Mr. Mahal expressed his frustration, saying the dangers are obvious to anyone who looks. The road markings are faded, which just adds to the confusion for drivers.
As a next step, the campaign group plans to create an online video to highlight the dangers of that junction. They’re determined to raise awareness.
A spokesperson for the council said they did engage with the community last year, but most residents didn’t want any changes to the junction. They suggested that anyone with concerns should talk to their local councillors.